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From Shelter Client to Food Pantry Manager
Rob Boyd, the dedicated manager of the First County Food Pantry, has an inspiring story of resilience and community service.
A Calling to Protect Our Own: A Maine Story
“I’m from Maine, born and raised,” says Candice Simeoni, a First County Foundation (FCF) Board Member. Her roots in York County are deep, and so is her calling to protect her community, as she is an Elder Crimes Investigator with 22 years of law enforcement experience.
A Legacy of Service: How Jen Ouellette’s Maine Roots Shaped a Vision for Recovery
For Jen Ouellette, Deputy Director of the Sanford Housing Authority and a member of the York County Behavioral Health Committee, community service isn’t just a passion; it’s a legacy. Raised in Springvale and Alfred, Jen inherited a powerful ethos from her parents: “If …
First County Foundation Bridges Critical Funding Gaps to Complete Innovative Recovery Center
As York County’s ambitious Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Center nears completion, First County Foundation (FCF) is demonstrating how strategic philanthropy can bridge the gap between public funding and community impact.
York County Issues a Statement
Earlier this week, one of our York County Jail corrections officers was invited to an immigration appointment in Scarborough and when he arrived, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He remains in custody at Plymouth, Massachusetts facility as of Fr…
Building Resilience Through Service
E. Russell Grady, Jr. has spent more than 25 years responding to crises in York County. As a firefighter for the Town of Kennebunkport and former Corrections Counselor with the Massachusetts Department of Corrections, he has seen firsthand how substance use, addiction, …
Q&A with Kathy Dumont
Recently, new Board Member Kathy Dumont shared her thoughts regarding FCF, its future, and her role as board member.
First County Food Pantry Opens Doors to All as SNAP Benefits Face Nationwide Disruption
As millions of Americans face delays or reductions in federal food assistance due to the ongoing government shutdown, First County Food Pantry will serve anyone, regardless of application status or geographic location.
A County That Trains Together
When Capt. Kevin Chabot started in law enforcement nearly 24 years ago, most police departments in York County—except for a couple of the largest—were tucked into the basements of town halls. Policing, dispatch, and training looked very different then.
Building a Connected Path to Recovery
Jen Ouellette has spent more than 30 years in addiction treatment and housing in York County. She helped develop the Layman Way Recovery Center while at York County Shelter Programs and led services across development, operations, and direct care.
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